DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that a new 800 MW thermal power plant will be set up in Yamunanagar. Besides this, thermal power plants will also be established in Hisar and Panipat.

Anil Vij said this while interacting with the media here today.

He said that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure an adequate power supply during the upcoming summer season. Transformers have been upgraded, and if any transformer gets damaged, arrangements have been made to replace it immediately. He also directed officers to update the information about the availability of transformers online.

Responding to a question regarding electricity rates Vij said that there has been no increase in electricity rates in Haryana for the past eight years. The electricity rates are determined by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, and at present, there is no proposal to increase them.

In response to another question regarding illegal vehicles, the Transport Minister said that it is a serious problem and he has personally inspected the situation on the roads several times. He directed departmental officers to take appropriate action against illegal vehicles under the law, he added.

He said drug abuse is a social issue and society as a whole needs to come forward to eliminate it. He said that changing the mindset of those affected by addiction is the key solution.

Regarding the increase in toll tax rates, Sh. Vij stated that the central government is working on making the toll plaza system simpler and more efficient. Plans include installing automatic chips to make toll payment easier and more convenient for travelers.

(editor@dailyworld.in)